Daniel Villegas

Daniel Villegas is a Day Trader at LaSalle St. Securities in Chicago, Illinois, where he leverages market analysis and trading strategies to manage short-term positions across U.S. equities and derivatives. His role involves executing high-frequency trades, managing risk, and closely monitoring market movements to capitalize on intra-day price action.

Prior to joining LaSalle St. Securities, Daniel built his financial acumen as an Escalation Specialist and previously as a Client Success Associate at M1 Finance, where he helped address complex client issues and supported account growth initiatives. His hands-on experience in brokerage operations and client service gives him a well-rounded perspective on both trade execution and investor needs.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Information Decision Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as an Associate of Arts in International Business from College of DuPage. He is recognized for applying a data-driven and detail-oriented approach to day trading, with a focus on U.S. stocks, ETFs, and listed options, advancing operational efficiency in fast-paced trading environments.